Learn and Explore

Unit 4:  Opening Doors

EQ and Selection Links

p. 297 Unit Launch

• Read about men and women whose lives have opened doors for others.
• Learn how educational options can change your life.

p. 304 Literacy Volunteers

• Learn about the problem of illiteracy in the U.S.
• Read stories about adults who learned to read.

p. 324 Literacy in the United States

• Look for statistics and data about illiteracy in the U.S.
• Search for literacy programs in your community or state.

p. 330 Sherman Alexie

• Listen to interviews with the writer.
• Read reviews of films the writer has written, such as Smoke Signals.

p. 352 Alternatives and Hybrids

• Discover how hybrid cars work.
• Learn more about alternative fuels.

p. 370 Assistive Technology

• Find information about how the device looks and works.
• Read first-hand account by people who have used it.